CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is doubling down on his unwavering support for a proposed head tax in the city's budget as he accuses business groups of misleading the public through ads.

At least 25 Chicago City Council members presented the mayor with an alternative budget. Their revenue proposals include an increased liquor tax, rideshare congestion fees and a bigger garbage collection fee.

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"The garbage tax was imposed almost a decade ago, $9.50. It cost the city $37 per can to do that service. So, there's an opportunity at taking a look at creating revenue from that," said 36th Ward Ald. Gilbert Villegas.

The alternative budget includes over $90 million worth of efficiencies and $150 million in debt collectio

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